Spend a fun day learning how to capture the world in watercolors as you paint your very own piece. In each class you will finish one painting of the given subject, all levels are welcome and lots of personal coaching will be provided. NO DRAWING SKILLS NEEDED! Drawings for All Subjects provided in Class.
All Workshops are limited to 6 students, sign up early to reserve you seat. Call the gallery to sign up for class and for more information 805-643-6400!
Please arrive 5 minutes early, class will start on time. All class reservations must be paid in advance and cannot be canceled or changed less than 72 hours prior to class. Sorry, no exceptions.
All Workshops are limited to 6 students, sign up early to reserve you seat. Call the gallery to sign up for class and for more information 805-643-6400!
Please arrive 5 minutes early, class will start on time. All class reservations must be paid in advance and cannot be canceled or changed less than 72 hours prior to class. Sorry, no exceptions.
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Lily Pads and Lotus Flowers
Saturday, Nov 23rd 12-3pm $49 or $64 with all supplies including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting Learn to paint translucent Lotus Flowers, textured Lily Pads, and soft water in this fun class with Phyllis. You will learn a variety of techniques to create depth and layers as you create your own beautifully zen painting. |
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Watercolor Holiday Cards
Sunday, December 8th 11-2pm $74 each includes all supplies Spend the day creating fun and whimsical Holiday Cards. Choose from a variety of subjects from Snowflakes, Trees, Santa, Ornaments, Reindeer, Lights, and more. Phyllis will teach you a variety of tricks and techniques to make your own cards. Take pictures and make reproductions of your pieces for added fun. |
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Walk in the Rain
Saturday, January 4th 11am-3pm $49 or $64 with all supplies including an 11x14 mat for your finished painting Capture the feeling of a rainy day as you learn how to paint this scene in watercolors with Phyllis. You will learn a variety of techniques including how to use Mask, create salt textures, watercolor washes and even how to create a feeling of transparency with your paint. You will leave this class with a finished painting and a variety of techniques that can be applied to various subjects. |
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Watercolor Supply List
The following is a list of necessary materials for our watercolor workshops and classes. Professional-grade materials are highly recommended & essential for good results.
You don’t need to buy new supplies, but your paintings and your enjoyment will only be as good as the tools you use.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
WATERCOLOR PAPER: A Cold-Pressed or Rough, good quality 100% cotton watercolor paper is essential.
Arches and Cheap Joe’s Kilimanjaro 140# full sheets, pads or blocks are preferred. Full sheets, 22’x30” sold in multi-packs are more affordable and available online from Cheap Joe’s, Jerry’s Artarama and Blick. The yellow, blue or white covered pads of Student Grade paper sold at Michael’s will not work in our classes.
PALETTE: A full-size watercolor palette with a lid is recommended. Please have your tube paints emptied into your palette and ready to use when you arrive. Your palette should also have an area for mixing your colors or have a separate porcelain palette for mixing. In a pinch, a white dinner plate will do for extra mixing space.
BRUSHES: There is no “magic” watercolor brush.
Please bring an assortment of Round & Flat Watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes. Other specialty brushes will be demonstrated and made available to use if needed in class. Watercolor brushes that are synthetics or blends are fine. Bring what you are most comfortable using. We love the Silver Brush brand.
PAINTS: At Red Brick Art we use & recommend only professional grade tube watercolor paint as opposed to student grade paints.
Our favorite paints are Golden’s QoR Watercolors for their rich, brilliant colors. They flow beautifully and a little goes a long way so they will last much longer. Other professional grade watercolors are available from Holbein, Mission Gold, M.Graham, Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton & Cheap Joe’s American Journey.
RECOMMENDED COLORS: This is a personal choice, so I am giving suggestions.
Choose a warm (yellow shade) and a cool (blue shade) of each of the primary colors plus any colors you especially enjoy. Select ONE of each color category for starters.
You will need a warm & a cool of red, blue, yellow & green, plus a few earth tones and darks. Also add a few impact colors that may spark your creativity, such as opera & teal.
OTHER NECESSARY SUPPLIES:
Masking tape and a waterproof board or solid surface to secure your watercolor paper.
Paper towels, a terry rag, masking fluid & applicator, an old toothbrush, Mr. Clean magic eraser, scraps of watercolor paper for testing colors, a mechanical pencil for drawing, a kneaded eraser, small water spray bottle, and color wheel for reference.
Red Brick supplies the water containers, light boxes & hair dryers for class.
**You may rent all the needed supplies to use in class for $15 per class session
You don’t need to buy new supplies, but your paintings and your enjoyment will only be as good as the tools you use.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
WATERCOLOR PAPER: A Cold-Pressed or Rough, good quality 100% cotton watercolor paper is essential.
Arches and Cheap Joe’s Kilimanjaro 140# full sheets, pads or blocks are preferred. Full sheets, 22’x30” sold in multi-packs are more affordable and available online from Cheap Joe’s, Jerry’s Artarama and Blick. The yellow, blue or white covered pads of Student Grade paper sold at Michael’s will not work in our classes.
PALETTE: A full-size watercolor palette with a lid is recommended. Please have your tube paints emptied into your palette and ready to use when you arrive. Your palette should also have an area for mixing your colors or have a separate porcelain palette for mixing. In a pinch, a white dinner plate will do for extra mixing space.
BRUSHES: There is no “magic” watercolor brush.
Please bring an assortment of Round & Flat Watercolor brushes in a variety of sizes. Other specialty brushes will be demonstrated and made available to use if needed in class. Watercolor brushes that are synthetics or blends are fine. Bring what you are most comfortable using. We love the Silver Brush brand.
PAINTS: At Red Brick Art we use & recommend only professional grade tube watercolor paint as opposed to student grade paints.
Our favorite paints are Golden’s QoR Watercolors for their rich, brilliant colors. They flow beautifully and a little goes a long way so they will last much longer. Other professional grade watercolors are available from Holbein, Mission Gold, M.Graham, Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton & Cheap Joe’s American Journey.
RECOMMENDED COLORS: This is a personal choice, so I am giving suggestions.
Choose a warm (yellow shade) and a cool (blue shade) of each of the primary colors plus any colors you especially enjoy. Select ONE of each color category for starters.
You will need a warm & a cool of red, blue, yellow & green, plus a few earth tones and darks. Also add a few impact colors that may spark your creativity, such as opera & teal.
OTHER NECESSARY SUPPLIES:
Masking tape and a waterproof board or solid surface to secure your watercolor paper.
Paper towels, a terry rag, masking fluid & applicator, an old toothbrush, Mr. Clean magic eraser, scraps of watercolor paper for testing colors, a mechanical pencil for drawing, a kneaded eraser, small water spray bottle, and color wheel for reference.
Red Brick supplies the water containers, light boxes & hair dryers for class.
**You may rent all the needed supplies to use in class for $15 per class session
